PSYB45H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 25: Weaning, Token Economy, Developmental Disorder
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2 major advantages of using tokens as reinforcers o. Can be given immediately ater a desirable behaviour and cashed in at a later ime for a backup reinforcer. Bridge the long delays between the target response and the backup reinforcer o. Tokens that are paired with many diferent backup reinforcers are generalized condiioned reinforcers = do not depend on speciic moivaing operaion for their strength. Used in community seings to decrease litering and noise polluion while increasing waste recycling: used in family homes to promote child doing work and parents not ighing o. Teaching family model 4 to 8 individuals live with a married couple in a large domesic home o. Token economy in which paricipants earn points for appropriate social behaviours/academic performance and daily living skills. Self-government system in which the youth patriciate in the development of daily living rules and the management of the program.
